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    中秋节 Mid autumn Festival – Mooncake & Tea Tasting (25 & 28 Sep)

    Aldgate Tower 2 Leman Street, London, United Kingdom

    August 15 on the lunar calendar is the Chinese Mid Autumn Festival. On the day, a full moon is always expected, therefore, people traditionally eat a rich pasty called Mooncakes, which is typically filled with sweet-bean or lotus-seed paste, or sometimes with a salted duck egg yolk. When family sits together to offer prayers to the moon goddess on this day, they often eat mooncakes.

    For this Mid Autumn Festival, we’d like to invite you to taste different types of Moon cakes and Chinese tea. The traditional flavours include white lotus seed, green tea, red bean paste, wu ren (mixed nuts), salted egg yolk, and yam… Come and taste different mooncakes before your evening class!

  • Halloween Japanese Kitsune (Fox) Mask Painting Workshop

    Aldgate Tower 2 Leman Street, London, United Kingdom

    The Kitsune mask has been a staple in Japanese culture for hundreds of years. You may have seen it being used in manga, film, and theatre. A kitsune mask is a traditional Japanese mask that represents a fox. In Japanese folklore, the kitsune is a mythical creature with shape-shifting abilities and supernatural powers. It is believed to possess intelligence and wisdom.

    We are inviting you to join this fun workshop! You’ll use brushes, colourful paint, your imagination and creativity to draw a beautiful fox mask just for yourself!

  • chinese new year celebration

    Lunar New Year (Year of Dragon) Celebration

    DA Aldgate Centre 2 Leman St, United Kingdom

    The Lunar New Year, is steeped in centuries-old Chinese traditions that signify renewal, family unity, and the welcoming of good fortune. We want to share the customs and celebrate this important festival with all of you. The event will feature a reception of traditional Chinese food and snacks, baijiu tasting, traditional craft like paper cutting and calligraphy for the new year. Come join us for a heartfelt celebration to welcome Year of Dragon!

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    Korean New Year Seollal Celebration

    DA Aldgate Centre 2 Leman St,, London, United Kingdom

    Get ready to experience the richness of Korean culture at our Korean Seollal Celebration! Seollal, also known as Korean Lunar New Year, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated traditional holidays in South Korea. The holiday typically lasts for three days and is a time for families to come together. Join us in celebrating the Korean Lunar New Year with an evening filled with tradition, cultural festivities and fun games.

  • chinese lantern festival chinatown food crawl

    Lantern Festival Chinatown Food Crawl

    Chinatown 16-17 Wardour St,, London, United Kingdom

    The Lantern Festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Lanterns, representing hopes and dreams, are released into the night sky, creating a spectacle of vibrant colors and positive energy.
    There's no better place than China Town to celebrate this with hundreds of lanterns decoration as we invite you to a special Lantern Festival Chinatown Food Crawl! In this Food Crawl, we will take you on a food tour to sample the best snacks/ dishes and take you to the hidden gems only Asian know in China Town.

  • cherry blossom fan painting and kinomo experience

    Hanami Season: Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Fan Painting & Kimono Experience

    DA Aldgate Centre 2 Leman St, United Kingdom

    this will interest you Hanami, which translates to "flower viewing," specifically refers to the tradition of appreciating the beauty of cherry blossoms (sakura) in Japan. Cherry blossoms are not just flowers; they hold cultural significance, symbolizing the transient nature of life, beauty, and renewal. Historically, people in Japan have dressed in kimono for significant cultural...

  • dragon boat festival punch making workshop

    Dragon Boat Festival Perfume Pouches Making Workshop

    DA Aldgate Centre 2 Leman St, London, United Kingdom

    Xiang bao (香包), or perfume pouches, are a traditional craft made during the Dragon Boat Festival. The pouches are good luck charm worn on the body or hung to ward off bad spirits. Let's learn to make how to make these beautiful pouches!

  • Japanese tanabata festival

    Japanese Tanabata (The Star Festival) Make a Wish Celebration

    Jpanese Tanabata Festival is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and tradition. It reflects themes of perseverance, love, and the fulfillment of dreams. Traditionally, people celebrate by writing their wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them on bamboo branches.

    It's a good time for us to come together, celebrate, and make our wishes for the future.

  • Qixi Chinese Valentine’s Day Embroidery Handkerchief Workshop

    DA Aldgate Centre 2 Leman St, London, United Kingdom

    Celebrate the romantic tale of Qixi, the Chinese Valentine's Day, with a special touch of creativity. Join us for a special Chinese embroidery workshop where you'll have the chance to craft a personalized handkerchief for yourself or a loved one. Learn the art of embroidery and let your hands weave a story of love.

  • Mid Autumn (Moon) Festival Celebrations

    The Mid Autumn Festival (Moon Festival), known for its emphasis on reunion and togetherness, mirrors the essence of our language school community. Let's celebrate not only the langauge progress you have made but also the bonds and friendship we've formed as a community.
     
    Join us for an evening of festive celebrations to mark the start of the new term, you will have a chance to taste traditional festive food, create your own festive origami, and try on the traditional Asian clothings.

  • Halloween Kitsune Masking Painting workshop

    Halloween Japanese Kitsune (Fox) Mask Painting Workshop

    Step into the enchanting world of Japanese folklore and infuse your Halloween celebrations with a touch of mystique at our Halloween Kitsune Mask Painting Workshop. Kitsune, legendary fox spirits from Japanese mythology, are known for their cunning and shape-shifting abilities.
     
    Now, you have the chance to channel your inner Kitsune and create your own Halloween mask for your party. You will also have a chance to wear the beautiful garment Kimono to complete your Halloween look.

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    Dear Asia Christmas KFC Party

    Join us for a festive celebration at our Christmas KFC Party! Experience a unique Japanese-style Christmas with delicious KFC, snacks, drinks, and exciting games with prizes. After a year of hard work, it’s time to relax and celebrate your achievements in true holiday spirit.

  • chinese new year celebrations - make your own chinese new year lucky pouch

    Lunar New Year (Year of snake) Celebrations

    Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, ushering in a season of renewal and prosperity. It is one of the most important celebrations in many Asian cultures. We want to share the customs and celebrate this important festival with all of you. Let's come together to welcome Year of Snake with lunar new year snacks, tea, new year craft to make your own Lunar New Year perfume lucky pouch or door wreath and try your luck on fortune stick telling.

  • Setsubun Festival Ehomaki Sushi Making Workshop

    Setsubun Festival Ehomaki Sushi Making Workshop

    Setsubun, which means "seasonal division," is observed in Japan on February 3rd, signaling the end of winter and the start of spring according to the lunar calendar. A key tradition during Setsubun is mamemaki, or the tossing of roasted soybeans to ward off evil spiritsand welcome good fortune. Another popular practice is eating Ehomaki, a special type of uncut sushi roll, to bring luck and prosperity.

    Join us for an exciting cultural experience as we celebrate Setsubun, the traditional Japanese festival marking the arrival of spring! Discover the rich history behind this seasonal celebration and learn how to make special Ehomaki Sushi for this festival that blends tradition, taste, and creativity.

  • lantern making workshop

    Lantern Festival Creative Lantern Making Workshop

    The Chinese Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, marks the end of the Lunar New Year festivities. Lanterns are a central symbol of the festival, representing hope, prosperity, and the dispelling of darkness. People light and release lanterns into the night sky, creating a dazzling display of color and light. Let's create your own lantern in this fun workshop.

  • World Culture Diversity Day – Spotlight on Peking Opera

    Dear Asia Aldgate Center 2 Leman Street, London, United Kingdom

    Celebrate World Culture Diversity Day with Us At Dear Asia, World Culture Diversity Day is close to our hearts. As a team of first- and second-generation Asian immigrants based in London, we’re proud to live in one of the most multicultural cities in the world. London is a true melting pot, and we see this...

  • dragon boat festival bracelet workshop

    Dragon Boat Festival – Create Your Own Five Colour Threads Bracelet Workshop

    Dear Asia Aldgate Center 2 Leman Street, London, United Kingdom

    The Dragon Boat Festival is one of China’s most cherished holidays, celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. This ancient festival is steeped in history and culture, known for its exciting dragon boat races, eating traditional food zongzi and weaving colour bracelet. Come join us to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival by creating your very own five color threads bracelet in this festive workshop.

  • Mid Autumn Day – Mooncakes, Tea & Woodblock Printing

    Dear Asia Aldgate Center 2 Leman Street, London, United Kingdom

    🌕 Experience the Magic of the Moon Festival – The Dear Asia Way The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most cherished celebrations in East and Southeast Asia. Traditionally observed on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, just after the autumn equinox, it marks a time of harvest,...

  • Tal Mask making

    Halloween Korean Style Phantom of Opera – Make a Tal Mask

    Dear Asia Aldgate Center 2 Leman Street, London, United Kingdom

    Add Korean Style to Your Halloween Every Halloween, you might wonder: What costume will make me stand out this year? Should I go for the generic options everyone else is wearing, or is there a crafty way to create something truly unique? This year, why not create a one-of-a-kind spooky mask with us? But what exactly are...

  • Lantern festival

    Lantern Festival Celebrations & Lantern Making Workshop

    Dear Asia Aldgate Center 2 Leman Street, London, United Kingdom

    a festive evening of light and culture The Lantern Festival, also known as Yuanxiao Festival, marks the grand finale of the Lunar New Year celebrations. Traditionally held on the 15th day of the lunar calendar, it’s a time when families gather under the glowing lanterns, share sweet rice dumplings (tāngyuán 汤圆), and celebrate unity, hope,...